Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Sunday’s front pages report on a variety of topics. The Sunday Telegraph has an interview with the government’s migration tsar, Professor Brian Bell, who suggests reducing the number of foreign students allowed to stay in the UK after graduation, as their visas could provide a “backdoor route” for low-skilled workers.
The paper also reports highlights Conservative discontent over the government’s decision to weaken plans to repeal over 8,000 EU laws. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans to announce long-term changes to the NHS, focusing on reducing deaths from heart disease and strokes
The Independent spoke to Tory sources who have warned of a potential backbench rebellion against Rishi Sunak unless he tackles immigration effectively.
The Times reports on the Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, who has urged the PM to drop his opposition to building houses on the green belt to address housing needs.
The Observer reveals an investigation into Tory party donor Karan Chanana for fraud and money laundering. The paper says Indian authorities are examining suggestions that Karan Chanana diverted tens of millions of pounds worth of bank loans into shell companies.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has told the Sunday Express that the government can make Brexit a “roaring success”. She says that ministers are working to seize all the new opportunities presented by leaving the European Union.
Holly and Phil feud
Many of the front pages report on the latest from the Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield feud, as Phil resigned from This Morning after more than 20 years.
The Sunday Mirror’s headline picks up on a famous commentary about the 1966 World Cup final, to sum up Phil’s resignation, “They think it’s all sofa … it is now!”.
Insiders at the programme have told the Sun on Sunday of a “toxic” and “unworkable” atmosphere behind the scenes. The Sunday People said ITV had had their “Phil” of the presenter.
